Ex-Lowe's manager allegedly stole thousands from Westboro store

A former manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Route 9 East allegedly stole thousands of dollars by pocketing cash refunds she made out to fictitious customers.

Lauren M. Arsenault, 26, of 3 Wayne Road, Milford, was arraigned in Westboro District Court Thursday. She is charged with 13 counts of larceny under $250 and seven counts of larceny over $250. Her case was continued to May 16.

According to the police report, Ms. Arsenault would take the money out of the cash register, place it in a white envelope and then go to her office, where she would pocket the cash.